Star Trek: Discovery

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Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. Wexford_C
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    I have watched the fist 6 episodes so far and have really liked it and the new characters. The characters have all a vulnerability that makes them interesting and the action has been good. It is as good a Star Trek since the best of TNG. Can't wait to seen the rest.
  2. sarichj
    Feb 14, 2018
    8
    I can understand why some are sceptical and I see that it departs in major ways from the franchise. But I feel the hatred is way over the top. I think the early episodes were weak and there are some problems with the pacing of the series as a whole, but I think it slowly gets better as it goes. The last few episodes were what won me over (ep15). They reestablish the importance ofI can understand why some are sceptical and I see that it departs in major ways from the franchise. But I feel the hatred is way over the top. I think the early episodes were weak and there are some problems with the pacing of the series as a whole, but I think it slowly gets better as it goes. The last few episodes were what won me over (ep15). They reestablish the importance of Federation regulations and principles. I think its now really well setup to a more traditional trek format. BIGGEST GRIPE - I don't really like what they have done to the Klingons - just a little too much of a departure from the lore established in TNG and DS9.… Expand
  3. Nobilis1984
    Oct 21, 2017
    6
    Criticism to star Trek: Discovery episode 1

    To All only I must say that this is no more star Trek like I know it. Everything feels strange. There are first sometimes the Klingonen. Supposedly it plays 10 years before Spock, Kirk und Co. Why look then so lousy? Why not as well as in the series of 1966-69?? In addition there come the dull characters. Earlier one had Spock, a Data or a    Criticism to star Trek: Discovery episode 1

    To All only I must say that this is no more star Trek like I know it.
    Everything feels strange. There are first sometimes the Klingonen. Supposedly it plays 10 years before Spock, Kirk und Co. Why look then so lousy? Why not as well as in the series of 1966-69??
    In addition there come the dull characters. Earlier one had Spock, a Data or a Seven of Nine they have protruded. Now I see only one pale heap of types.
    It is not also any more about discoveries of foreign species and cultures in all. No one gets the old Klingonen of the attic again.
    But for the end still what of positive. Visually simply first-class made.
    If no star Trek stood, however, before it, it could be any Scifi series.
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    Episode 2: See episode 1
    Episode 3-5: Clear increase and improvement with stories and Cast.
    The stories it is entertaining and persuade me.
    The action is clearly driven back.    … Expand
  4. kneedictate
    Jan 9, 2018
    7
    Give it a chance. Ignoring the CBS all-access crap, the show starts off pretty bad but it has started to get much better. I think I'll give it until the end of this season.
  5. Callumunga
    Feb 7, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Discovery is a decent Sci-Fi show.
    For all the people complaining about the questionable science, watch TOS again and tell me the science makes sense.

    I agree that it is an imperfect show. My gripes toward it range from minor annoyance that in Enterprise they refer to Cloaking Devices as 'Cloaking Devices' but 100 years later, they call them 'invisibility screens, to how they seem to have forgotten what the ships and uniforms are supposed to look like in 10 years.

    This show does not deserves neither a ten nor a zero.    … Expand
  6. jipi050
    Jan 24, 2019
    9
    Defenetly a show with some growing pains, given the changes behind the scenes, but all things considered they still managed to come out with a quality product. Jason Isaacs is perfect for the role, Stamets and Tilly bring some humanity to the show.

    I'm just glad to have Trek back on TV! :)
  7. DukeJon
    Oct 3, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the first two episodes were pretty poor. Firstly there was far too much talking. Oh there's a probe with weapon damage and a mysterious object on our scanner. Let's all stand around talking about it. An large enemy ship has just appeared right in front of us. Time for a long chat with my boss. Loads of enemy ships have just arrived. Let's line up all our ships right in front of theirs then have a big meeting about it.

    The scenes with the klingons were long and dull. They didn't look or behave anything like the klingons I am familiar with; their language was slow and tiresome to listen to. They should have switched to english rather than have us read all those subtitles. The reference to skin color/race was unsubtle to say the least. Lots of scenes were ripped from other shows; the spacesuit trip to discover an object (from star trek the motion picture), crossing space from the brig to an escape hatch (from 2001 a space oddysey, though in that movie it was at least plausible), "we haven't heard from the enemy in a hundred years" from battlestar galactica. Starfleet fleet tactics seem to be "line up all your ships at point blank range in front of the enemy and wait for them to take the first shot". The main character was ice cold like a vulcan one minute then a rash hotheaded human the rest. She ran about shouting like a hormonal teenager, not a disciplined starfleet officer. I found her quite unlikeable, a critical flaw for a show like this. Michelle Yeoh phoned it in. The only interesting character was Sari. Everyone else was dumb; like the crews in the recent alien movies they have only their own stupidity to blame for their deaths. My main gripe; why does the main female character have a male first name? Episode three didn't really improve things. I like the whole "derelict ship" vibe to this episode but why would they allow a convicted mutineer to wander around a top secret research ship without any handcuffs? The main character pretty much comes and goes as she pleases, she's either being thrown in the brig or being lectures on how wonderful she is. Hand me the sick bag! Another thing; calling an episode "battle of the binary stars" is a bit of a spoiler, don't you think?

    On the plus side production values were high and the ships look cool. It usually annoys me how they always have to shoehorn Sarek into a show but they used him well this time.    … Expand
  8. Honan
    Oct 6, 2017
    8
    A new story with an interesting theme. I really did not go into this show expecting to like it, I just started re-watching DS9. But wow. It looks like it will have a constant story like instead of "bad guy / funny event of the week" and it looks like it will do more to explore the reason starfleets "Science vessels" out gun just about everything in space. I'm looking forward to more ofA new story with an interesting theme. I really did not go into this show expecting to like it, I just started re-watching DS9. But wow. It looks like it will have a constant story like instead of "bad guy / funny event of the week" and it looks like it will do more to explore the reason starfleets "Science vessels" out gun just about everything in space. I'm looking forward to more of this story. HOWEVER I must admit I did not like what they did with the Klingons at all. Did not like the look, or the speech style. These are not the Klingons I love at all.… Expand
  9. Fallguy
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    This is not your daddy’s Star Trek., but it is Star Trek. Just a different version for a different time. It’s compelling, exciting and, yes, dark. Darker than Trek has ever been.But it oozes the hope for those times we know and we all have seen to come after this prequel. Don’t believe the trolls: It’s absolutely epic! LLAP
  10. kheas
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    Star Trek Discovery is a series with an identity crisis. Much like it’s lead character, Michael Burnham, it is trying to live between two worlds and succeeding completely at neither of them. for more: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/11/15/star-trek-discovery-season-1-part-one-full-review/ Just a fair warning, the way forward is dark and full of spoilers so go back if you want to remainStar Trek Discovery is a series with an identity crisis. Much like it’s lead character, Michael Burnham, it is trying to live between two worlds and succeeding completely at neither of them. for more: https://latetothegame.blog/2017/11/15/star-trek-discovery-season-1-part-one-full-review/ Just a fair warning, the way forward is dark and full of spoilers so go back if you want to remain ‘pure’.… Expand
  11. Shekky
    Nov 20, 2017
    7
    I'm a fan of the show I'm a long time star trek fan and have for the most part enjoyed the series thus far. I'm not a fan of these changes they have made to how Klingon look. pretty sure they could have made a better attempt at reimaging the traditional Klingon look from the original star trek movies to the shows. Thats my only real complaint about the show.
  12. Datzman290
    Jan 5, 2018
    9
    There have really been only 3 Star Trek shows on television that I have REALLY enjoyed. The original series with it's eternally beloved characters, Enterprise which I believe tried to lose the pseudo-science and get back to its action roots, and now Discovery. It has been one of the few shows in recent memory where I couldn't wait for the next episode. Was it perfect? No. Did I HATE theThere have really been only 3 Star Trek shows on television that I have REALLY enjoyed. The original series with it's eternally beloved characters, Enterprise which I believe tried to lose the pseudo-science and get back to its action roots, and now Discovery. It has been one of the few shows in recent memory where I couldn't wait for the next episode. Was it perfect? No. Did I HATE the CBS pay per view scheme? Absolutely! However, did I love the show which chose to be different in so many ways? Yes I did! Honestly, I 'm astounded (while writing a review 4 months after the initial premiere) how many bad reviews I see! Looking forward to not only watching it again, but also sincerely hoping another season takes place (though once again NOT with the pay-to-watch scheme)… Expand
  13. FunInTheSun1
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    Okay, so there seems to be some review bombing going on with this show, thus the 10/10. Honestly though, as someone whose earliest childhood memory is watching the TNG episode "Shades of Grey" (season 2, episode 22) --not a great one--this series is pretty good, likely the most interesting thing to happen to Star Trek in over a decade.

    Also if you are going to criticize any sort of    Okay, so there seems to be some review bombing going on with this show, thus the 10/10. Honestly though, as someone whose earliest childhood memory is watching the TNG episode "Shades of Grey" (season 2, episode 22) --not a great one--this series is pretty good, likely the most interesting thing to happen to Star Trek in over a decade.

    Also if you are going to criticize any sort of media for "bad writing" you really need to clarify what you mean. Such epithets are vague to the point of meaninglessness unless qualified.    … Expand
  14. lynannouilh
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    It's a good show, I'll wait the end of the season to be more thorough with my review, but I can't say the show is bad. It's a different flavour of Star Trek, and this is what I like. The trekkies which reviewed this show with a 0 note are extremists and are missing the point in the Roddenberry philosophy.

    Edit : Now that I have completed the show, I can say for sure, it's one of the    It's a good show, I'll wait the end of the season to be more thorough with my review, but I can't say the show is bad. It's a different flavour of Star Trek, and this is what I like. The trekkies which reviewed this show with a 0 note are extremists and are missing the point in the Roddenberry philosophy.

    Edit : Now that I have completed the show, I can say for sure, it's one of the most innovative and modern take on star trek yet. Shame on the movies.    … Expand
  15. brentwshelton1
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    I'm rating this show as a "9" as any TV show generally has some flaws - and Discovery hasn't been immune to that. However, I have to commend it for bringing us a different type of Trek. I'm in my fifties and have been a fan of the original show, TNG, and Voyager. For me the fact that this show portrays Star Fleet officers as flawed is important. If one truly thinks of the "Trek time"I'm rating this show as a "9" as any TV show generally has some flaws - and Discovery hasn't been immune to that. However, I have to commend it for bringing us a different type of Trek. I'm in my fifties and have been a fan of the original show, TNG, and Voyager. For me the fact that this show portrays Star Fleet officers as flawed is important. If one truly thinks of the "Trek time" line - Picard and Janeway were centuries after Lorca. It is totally realistic for Star fleet officers to be darker in nature and fuzzier on ethical grounds than what is achieved in the future. Quite honestly, most of the negative reviews seem to harp on (1) Having to pay (by the way - only if you want to see it right away - I'm sure it will be available on other streaming services or broadcast - after the season ends) and (B) that it isn't exactly the same ( as TNG, etc. Like I said - I'm glad it is a different type of Trek and really excited for the rest of the season! Thnik the cast and writers are doing awesome!… Expand
  16. RogieSantos
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Despite a few hiccups here and there, I've really been enjoying the re-imagining of the Star Trek universe. While I can acknowledge some of the liberties the show has taken with character timelines and connections, I believe the show goes beyond all that in a refreshing direction. I'm really looking forward to deeper character arcs as the show moves forward. Hey guys, there's a new Star Trek!
  17. MrNonono
    Nov 19, 2017
    5
    Average show. While the acting is done well (Rapp is fantastic), the writers lack inspiration, the story doesn't have any depth or surprises and the costumes are just horrible to watch. Especially in the clumsy fighting scenes, done in a giant rubber Klingon suit. Or the non-existing facial expression in 'emotional scenes' with First Officer Saru with the autistic/Vulcan main character.
  18. solfireuk
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I know there has been way too many negatives about this show. As a Star Trek fan it is great to me, but I love all Star Trek, everything full stop. This for me is the best of the bunch, it is of its time just like the others were but it adds a richness and depth to the universe for me. Dark and full of wonderful characters, intelligence and meaningful interactions. 10/10 especiallyI know there has been way too many negatives about this show. As a Star Trek fan it is great to me, but I love all Star Trek, everything full stop. This for me is the best of the bunch, it is of its time just like the others were but it adds a richness and depth to the universe for me. Dark and full of wonderful characters, intelligence and meaningful interactions. 10/10 especially starting the new season 2, just simply brilliant.… Expand
  19. MimiDuck
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    A wonderful return to form for Star Trek! It is a very modern, brilliantly paced show that sticks to some of the themes that made old Trek interesting - ethical quandaries, fantastic scenarios, and complex characters. The core cast is fantastic and genuinely believable as real people (except for one unusual choice late in the first season).

    It is definitely on the soft side of scifi (as    A wonderful return to form for Star Trek! It is a very modern, brilliantly paced show that sticks to some of the themes that made old Trek interesting - ethical quandaries, fantastic scenarios, and complex characters. The core cast is fantastic and genuinely believable as real people (except for one unusual choice late in the first season).

    It is definitely on the soft side of scifi (as opposed to, say, The Expanse) - about the same as Next Generation, but this works very well for exploring a wide range of plots.    … Expand
  20. Dinglebuddy
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The people complaining about "Another show goes PC" are the same people who would have complained about an interracial couple in TOS. Star Trek has always been a progressive show, that shows hope for humanity and displays a world more tolerant and just than the one we live in today. These people probably complained about a female captain in voyager. Probably didn't like DS9 due to theThe people complaining about "Another show goes PC" are the same people who would have complained about an interracial couple in TOS. Star Trek has always been a progressive show, that shows hope for humanity and displays a world more tolerant and just than the one we live in today. These people probably complained about a female captain in voyager. Probably didn't like DS9 due to the progressive themes in that.

    This show is fantastic, and such a breath of fresh air after the dumpster fire that was Star Trek: Enterprise. It is well rounded, with original and creative plot devices. They managed to pay homage to the old, while still creating something new. Every Star Trek after TOS had weak 1st seasons. The characters grow and develop, Sarek's depiction is fantastic. This show's only downfall is that it's on CBS all access. It's wonderful. And by the way, Johnathan Frakes (Commander Riker) directs the second episode of the second season, and I feel like this show is only going to get better. So long as review bombing nay-sayers don't ruin it for the rest of us.

    These nay-sayers are just mad there is a gay couple in it and that the main character isn't a captain... They're angry because it isn't the same recycled material over and over again. They only wish to feed their own nostalgia. It's preposterous, and they're probably the same people who think the cliche, recycled (or literally stolen from star trek TNG) story lines, tired tropes and cheap humor in Orville are points of genius. You can watch Orville, that's fine. You don't see anyone review bombing it... Why? Because they don't care. Why are you so offended by it that you've got to spread hate for the sake of it?    … Expand
  21. Naessarne
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    The first two 'pilot' episodes were woeful. I think it was because there was too much similarity in the characters being that the main character Michael, the Captain and the science officer chap were all quite dry...now, four episodes in with the introduction of a ship full of seriously emo humans, particularly the new Captain, there is much better scope for dialogue etc to improve. LikingThe first two 'pilot' episodes were woeful. I think it was because there was too much similarity in the characters being that the main character Michael, the Captain and the science officer chap were all quite dry...now, four episodes in with the introduction of a ship full of seriously emo humans, particularly the new Captain, there is much better scope for dialogue etc to improve. Liking the whole 'war is hell' theme and the plot is starting to develop. Also...its basically Brexit in space with the UK as the Klingons.… Expand
  22. blainiebobainie
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    I have sincerely enjoyed the building tension on the show. I am enjoying the serialized story-line. I look forward to many more seasons with new and interesting story-lines and deepened character development. The production values is fantastic. I feel like I am watching a movie in my living room every week! I like the characters and the actors playing them. I am honestly excited and beyondI have sincerely enjoyed the building tension on the show. I am enjoying the serialized story-line. I look forward to many more seasons with new and interesting story-lines and deepened character development. The production values is fantastic. I feel like I am watching a movie in my living room every week! I like the characters and the actors playing them. I am honestly excited and beyond thrilled to have Star Trek back on television!!!… Expand
  23. LaurentV
    Oct 1, 2017
    7
    Finally got around to watching the first two episodes and...we seem to have a winner! Lots of good potential in characters and SFX. I give it a "7" because I do wish the series would stay in line with the young concussed officer's lament "We're Star Fleet. We're explorers, not soldiers". I also find the new design for the Klingons to be baroque (literally) and most...unfortunate. It'sFinally got around to watching the first two episodes and...we seem to have a winner! Lots of good potential in characters and SFX. I give it a "7" because I do wish the series would stay in line with the young concussed officer's lament "We're Star Fleet. We're explorers, not soldiers". I also find the new design for the Klingons to be baroque (literally) and most...unfortunate. It's solid enough otherwise to just pretend it's an eight-hour "action episode" of Star Trek, like "Doomsday Machine" or "Best of Both Worlds"… Expand
  24. myneesh
    Dec 20, 2017
    9
    Wasn't sure what to expect with this new Star Trek series.
    Pleasantly surprised.
    Love the visuals, the tone and the characters
    I look forward to each new episode!.
  25. Groen
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    I watch the first two episodes and loved it! i do remember the first episodes of TNG and was horrible. The first season of Voyager was ok, later it became the best next to STO. Discovery began very strong. SFX was fantastic, good characters and lots of actions. Hope they can keep up this level of tension and urgency. For all you haters (0 points really?) get a life :)
  26. Denis_IRL
    Mar 4, 2018
    9
    Loved it. Seems harsh some of the negativity. Agree the characters lack emotional depth but other than that the storyline is fantastic, it keeps pushing and pushing, wonderfully creative. Why do people review something after only 2 episodes?
  27. Vasot
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    From the 2 episodes that i have watched so far it's not the greatest Star Trek ever but it's not as bad either as some negative people claim around here. The action and the battles are great and for a series the cinematography is better from most movies i have watched. There are only 2 episodes released so far so it's very early to make final assumptions about this show. The only problemFrom the 2 episodes that i have watched so far it's not the greatest Star Trek ever but it's not as bad either as some negative people claim around here. The action and the battles are great and for a series the cinematography is better from most movies i have watched. There are only 2 episodes released so far so it's very early to make final assumptions about this show. The only problem for me is the leftist and SWJ trash ideologies that they have put into the show… Expand
  28. apannilsson
    Oct 25, 2017
    5
    I have never been much for Star Trek, but I do love Sci-Fi.
    The first episode felt stale and uncertain. But after episode 3 I am totally hooked.
    I like the characters, the setting and the premise and am very curious about where the show will go from here. Very good! ---- Edit--- Am now on episode 6 and unfortunately the series has become a bit boring, whimsical and predictable at    I have never been much for Star Trek, but I do love Sci-Fi.
    The first episode felt stale and uncertain. But after episode 3 I am totally hooked.
    I like the characters, the setting and the premise and am very curious about where the show will go from here.
    Very good!
    ---- Edit---
    Am now on episode 6 and unfortunately the series has become a bit boring, whimsical and predictable at moment. I am afraid I wont even make it through episode 6 because its just not very interpreting anymore. It peaked at episode 3 and then just went straight downhill. So Im gonna leave it at a 5 now.    … Expand
  29. Brittany123
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Very Impressed.
    I am really glad that Metacritic takes into consideration the user and critic reviews because I really enjoyed this show. If you just read the user reviews you would probably never watch this series because of how terribly it is scored. I cannot speak to how different it is from the previous Star Treks and that seems to be a sore point with some users. However, a lot of    Very Impressed.
    I am really glad that Metacritic takes into consideration the user and critic reviews because I really enjoyed this show. If you just read the user reviews you would probably never watch this series because of how terribly it is scored. I cannot speak to how different it is from the previous Star Treks and that seems to be a sore point with some users. However, a lot of the negative reviews seem to be focusing on the fact that the two highest ranking officers on the show are both female minorities.
    Don't let the internet trollers prevent you from watching it.
    Great story
    Insightful characters
    Excited to see whats to come!    … Expand
  30. skaz001
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    As the season has worn on, it's become a better show. I noticed that most of the bad scores were from earlier in the season. The majority of those that have watched the entire season have enjoyed it. As one fellow trekker told me, it grew on me.
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#80 Best TV Season of 2017
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Oct 19, 2017
    50
    Discovery feels like it’s adrift between the adventure-of-the-week format of its network-TV predecessors and the kind of complex serial favored by cable and streaming.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Sep 26, 2017
    60
    Star Trek: Discovery feels like it's just finding its footing. On the promising side, Doug Jones is already a standout as Science Officer Lt. Saru, who's from an alien race called Kelpiens. And James Frain is perfectly cast as Sarek, the Vulcan who veteran "Trek" fans know as the father of Spock. The relationship between Burnham and Sarek is one of the more intriguing aspects of Star Trek: Discovery.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Sep 26, 2017
    80
    Happily Star Trek: Discovery strikes a balance between what diehard Trekkies love about Roddenberry’s universe and what J.J. Abrams injected into its theatrical resurrection. Ethical dilemmas and a clash between cultures and traditions comprise the fore of the narrative, but the hours don’t skimp on phaser blasts and broadcast-appropriate carnage.
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